The downside of tuning aids such as the Adam is that you'll be transmitting
a signal, either continuously or in short bursts--annoying to those around
you. A noise bridge type tuning aid let's you couple the antenna without
transmitting a signal. Much more considerate to your fellow hams.

73

Ron Miller


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10d:00 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Tuning aids, noise bridges, etc.

    Where can I get this one?

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gerry Learry" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:04 PM
Subject: Re: Tuning aids, noise bridges, etc.


> Hello Tom,
>
> There is a tuning aid called the Adam.  It has been advertised on this 
> list
> before.  It changes tone with output power just like the old handiham
> device.  It won't tell you the SWR, but you could use it with an external
> tuner to peak or dip the tone for most output which would also give you 
> your
> best SWR.  Gerry
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 4:59 AM
> Subject: Tuning aids, noise bridges, etc.
>
>
>> Hi, all.
>>
>> I have debated about posting this right now, especially in light of all 
>> of
>> the traffic regarding Trippy's ccurrent saga, since the question I'm 
>> going
>> to ask may involve posting some repetitive info that already is included
>> in
>> the discussion threads.  However, I'm hoping that any responses will pull
>> together some knowledge that will help both me and others.  If responding
>> to
>> this quiry does involve too much repetition, please feel free to reply 
>> off
>> list.
>>
>> As many of you know, I'm struggling with my HF antenna situation out at
>> the
>> RV.  In fact,  the ham radio withdrawals are getting worse with each
>> passing
>> week, and I may have to take Howard's Zannex advice soon (grin).
>>
>> I'm actually now very close to trying to put up my extra 102-foot G5RV 
>> out
>> at the camp site, at least temporarily, just to see how it does.  I'll
>> have
>> to get clearance from camp ground management, but I hope the fact that we
>> have a seasonal pass will help.
>>
>> When I do any antenna work out at the RV, I always take the 1 and only 
>> TW1
>> that I have, so as to be sure to tune for lowest SWR.  It involves 
>> tearing
>> my home station apart a bit, but is well worth the sacrifice, since I
>> don't
>> want to become victim to what Trippy apparently just experienced.  I
>> realize
>> that the auto-tuner in my  TS480SAT  should keep me out of trouble, but I
>> just want to be doubly sure.
>>
>> Anyway, I am in the market for some sort of a tuning aid to use out at 
>> the
>> RV.  I'd love to get my hands on a used TW1, and will keep a lookout for
>> 1.
>>
>> In the event I can't find one, mention of noise bridges has been made 
>> here
>> on a number of ocasions.  Which noise bridge have you guys found to work
>> the
>> best, and can you give me price and other info?
>>
>> I could also call Handihams to see if they have any of their old tuning
>> aids
>> left, but I believe those are no longer available on a consistent basis.
>>
>> Thanks as always and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> 


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